r/AntiqueTools

Hi everyone,

I recently found these large antique shears. They have several distinct markings:

- "C. Bradford" engraved on the blade (sounds British or American?).

- "G.J." inside an oval under the screw.

- A caduceus/winged symbol with a small inspection stamp on the other side.

Does anyone recognize the manufacturer "G.J." or the specific winged stamp?

Any info on the era or origin would be highly appreciated!

Thanks!

I was given these tools and for some reason i cannot find any info.

I picked up these scissors at a vintage shop in France, hand-forged, riveted pivot, no maker info from the seller. There's a small stamped mark near the pivot that looks like it could be Japanese, possibly two stacked characters. Would love help identifying what it actually says — maker's mark, size stamp, or something else entirely. Photos of the mark and the full scissors attached. Thanks!

I got this vintage/antique (machete?) a few years ago from a coworker and never really figured out what the brand is or where it came from. I’m thinking of getting it re-handled since the current one is a bit wiggly and I fear it may come off if I ever intend to use it and don’t want to hurt myself or others if that happens. There’s only a faded engraving on one side of the blade that I think says Birmingham & London. Anyone recognize this blade and/or a blade company by that name? Thanks! No banana for scale

Regrinded damaged bevel , sharpened and removed rust . Fixed damaged ferrules and handle .blackened and oiled . End caps were damaged beyond repair . Made solid brass end caps . Think it gave it nice weight balance. Made my first ever YouTube video of me working on it .

Links:

https://youtu.be/wGBBZysERBI?is=TbXxIpn0bd99H3fP

https://www.reddit.com/r/AntiqueToolBroker/s/jXNn29FUEA

I’m trying to identify these escutcheon and hinges. Any info?

Was walking the driveway when I saw a piece of rust sticking out of the gravel. The property is old and we tend to find lots of rusty metal from old cast iron stoves and such, but I wasn't expecting this. Cleaned it up using electrolysis and it turned out pretty well. Unfortunately the surface was too far corroded to make out anything that might have been stamped on it. Next step though is to get a new handle so it can go back to work.

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Rehung and sharpened , ready to use.

Turned a new bolt that was missing, cleaned, repaired and sharpened!

I love these!

Patent from 1892 for reference.

Found this in the basement of our 1908 home in Greeley, Colorado when we bought the place. It's a large cast iron ring gear — very heavy, solid cast iron. Has an attached arm/lever with the stamping "22-44 DGSB 50" on the long side and "DGSL 49" on the short side. The ring itself is stamped "MA 22 44 DSR 13."

Greeley was founded as an agricultural colony so farm equipment origin seems plausible, but I genuinely have no idea. Could also be industrial/mill related. Previous owners were long-term and the basement had a lot of mystery items.

Happy to provide more photos or measurements if helpful!

Any ideal of worth in current condition?

Was just given this level and would like to restore it to display. Having a hard time finding any information on what the original logo would have said on the middle cursive line.